30 Sep 2014 16:35

Ukrainian lustration law unconstitutional - prosecutor general

KYIV. Sept 30 (Interfax) - The lustration law passed by Verkhovna Rada complies neither with the Ukrainian Constitution, nor international law, its enactment will entail negative consequences, said Vitaliy Yarema, the country's Prosecutor General.

"As regards lustration, I have (expressed) my point of view, and not only mine but also that of the legal experts working at the Prosecutor General's office who sent the relevant letter to the presidential administration. We have expressed our position over this matter: the law passed by Verkhovna Rada today and signed by Rada Chairman